PERC to host virtual safety and training conference
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will hold its "2021 National Safety and Trainer's Virtual Conference" online. The event, set for Feb. 23–24, will help propane workers be informed about the latest in safety. The …
U.S. HVAC industry to top $35M by 2030
Due to new U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) energy efficiency standards for residential furnaces, the U.S. HVAC services market is set to grow from $25,625.8 million in 2019 to $35,714.5 million by 2030, according to …
Sail Energy buys Martini's Oil from Roberts Energy
Sail Energy, LLC of Portsmouth, NH has acquired Roberts Energy, LLC’s residential heating oil delivery business, marketed under the trade name Martini’s Oil, based in Johnston, RI. The transaction closed on Jan. 11, 2021. Delivering warmth …
Fall River Propane appoints McKinnon as GM
According to the Standard Journal, Ashton, ID-based Fall River Propane’s Board of Directors has appointed David McKinnon as GM. McKinnon grew up west of Blackfoot, ID on a farm and ranch with his family. He most …
Digital Marketing Trends for 2021
If 2020 has taught us anything as energy marketers, it’s that online marketing matters. Whether it’s growing your customer base, communicating with your existing customers, selling equipment or even recruiting drivers, you need to be …
PERC gives immediate access to CETP certificates
The Learning Center at Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)'s portal now gives immediate access to completed certificates for the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). All earned CETP certificates will be stored electronically on The …
Declaration House in PA is a Literal Answer to Prayers
In 2019, Kalisha Stevens’ life hung on a string. Well, actually it was a pneumatic pump known as an “LVAD,” for left ventricular assist device, connected to her heart. She’s now out of the hospital …
B20 from the Technician’s Perspective
There’s been a huge amount of buzz lately about the transition to renewable fuels. Unfortunately, not all of it is positive. What is the story? In a nutshell, fossil fuels are going to be phased …
Replacing a Standard Expansion Tank With a Pressurized Tank
This happens every year—an older hot water boiler fails and needs to be replaced. Not always, but most times, the other components accompanying the boiler get replaced as well. The circulators get upgraded; the flow …
Sponsors announced for Eastern Energy Expo
CRANFORD, NJ – January 14, 2021 – Eastern Energy Expo is proud to announce that ADD Systems, R.W. Beckett, Federated Insurance, and Warm Thoughts Communications have committed to top level Summit Sponsors for this year’s …